Mesh term Cyclic AMP
Browse to parent terms:Adenine Nucleotides
Nucleotides, Cyclic
Description
An adenine nucleotide containing one phosphate group which is esterified to both the 3'- and 5'-positions of the sugar moiety. It is a second messenger and a key intracellular regulator, functioning as a mediator of activity for a number of hormones, including epinephrine, glucagon, and ACTH.Browse to child terms:
8-Bromo Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate
Bucladesine
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